The family is the institution of God lying at the foundation of all human society. It is monogamous in nature: “For this cause shall man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife” (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5).

Wives are to be subject to their husbands (Ephesians 5:22), and husbands are to care for their own (1 Timothy 5:8), and are not to provoke their children to wrath (Ephesians 6:4). The filial obligations are obedience (Luke 2:51; Ephesians 6:1), reverence (Exodus 20:12), and grateful requital (I Timothy 5:4).

Before you enter into the marriage relationship, remember that Jesus should be your Counselor. In order for Christ to counsel you, you must have a willing mind (2 Corinthians 8:12). It is only the power of will and power of self-control that can cast down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and brings into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. Remember, your feelings, your impressions, your emotions and your plans, are not to be trusted, for they are not reliable.

The following Bible texts give us ten important words that will help every family to restore family order. As reformers (Isaiah 58:12), we are to hold on firmly to a “Thus saith the Lord” if we are to stand against every temptation that will come to our families.

i. Romans 13:9 - Love

ii. Proverbs 14:25; Luke 16:10 - Loyalty

iii. II Corinthians 2:7 - Forgiveness

iv. Proverbs 17:17 - Friendship

v. Proverbs 15:13 - Smiles

vi. Romans 8:25 - Hope

vii. Ephesians 4:32 - Tenderness

viii. Ephesians 6:16 - Faith

ix. Ecclesiastics 3:4 - Laughter

x. James 1:27 - Consideration

The above words are the ingredients of our spiritual recipe that would make a delicious cake for each family.

In regard to measurements, bakers use kilograms, grams, pounds, ounces, quarts, pints, and so forth. We too, use measurements under the influence of the Holy Spirit, by exercising character qualities that are pleasing in God’s sight. Our measurements are revealed in custom, speech, work, countenance, patience, time, and in likeness to Christ.